"The goal is not to make them live forever. They can't. You're supposed to love them every year, and especially on their last ...

Almost half of American adults have some form of periodontal disease—many don't even know it. Yet if left unchecked it could lead to receding gums and gum pockets, bone deterioration ...

Gum disease is the chronic bacterial infection that, if left untreated, can cause serious problems. Our mouths are filled with bacteria, including the good kinds that protect our teeth and gums.

Did you know that poor oral health can affect your heart? Many people think of gum disease as just a dental problem, but research suggests that it is linked to serious health conditions like heart ...

Many pet cats die of renal failure. It is known that other animals of the cat family, including lions and cheetahs, are also prone to developing kidney disease, although why they do so remained a ...

Alzheimer’s and colon cancer are but two of the many diseases that have recently shown unexpected associations with severe gum disease. Credit: Left to right: XtockImages/Getty Images ...